Markus Hessinger
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt (Germany), Technische Universität Darmstadt
Papers
9
Total Citations
84
H-Index
6
About
Markus Hessinger is a leading researcher in medical robotics, with a focus on surgical assistance, haptic feedback, and human-robot interaction. His work spans the development of miniaturized force/torque sensors, flexible surgical robots, and upper-limb exoskeletons for orthopedic procedures. Hessinger’s most-cited paper introduces a disruptive manufacturing process for multiaxial force/torque sensors based on a Stewart-Gough platform, enabling precise robotic interaction with humans and environments (16 citations). He has also advanced needle tip force sensors for brachytherapy and biopsies, achieving 10 N nominal force with silicon-based strain gauges (14 citations). His contributions to hybrid position/force control of exoskeletons for assisted drilling demonstrate practical applications in enhancing surgical accuracy and ergonomics (14 citations). Notable achievements include the BOrEScOPE exoskeleton system for active surgeon support during orthopedic surgery, and a wearable vibrotactile interface using phantom tactile sensation for intuitive human-robot collaboration. With over 80 total citations across his key works, Hessinger’s research is instrumental in bridging the gap between robotic precision and clinical safety, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Planning for Flexible Surgical Robots via Bézier Spline Translation15 citations · 2019
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- 4Needle Tip Force Sensor for Medical Applications14 citations · 2019
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- 6User-interface for teleoperation with mixed-signal haptic feedback6 citations · 2017
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